She's My Cherry Pie

The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network

She’s My Cherry Pie is the ultimate podcast for bakers. Each week, baker, author & recipe developer Jessie Sheehan interviews world-class pastry chefs, bakers & culinary creatives and takes a deep dive into their signature baked goods. Tune in as Jessie serves up their favorite tips, techniques, and ingredients. Episodes drop each Saturday. Don’t miss a single slice. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

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May 10, 2025 · 53 min
Blueberry Pie With Pastry Chef Nicole Rucker Of Fat + Flour
Today’s guest is Nicole Rucker, the award-winning pastry chef and owner of L.A.’s cult-favorite bakery Fat + Flour. Nicole is also the author of the new cookbook, “Fat + Flour: The Art of a Simple Bake.” Nicole joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about falling out of love with baking during the pandemic and how her new book helped her rediscover the joy in it. She breaks down her revolutionary “cold butter method” for foolproof pie dough and walks Jessie through her Blueberry with Lavender and C
May 3, 2025 · 55 min
Apollonia Poilâne On Family Legacy & The Magic Of Bread
Today’s guest is Apollonia Poilâne, the third-generation baker and CEO of the legendary Parisian boulangerie Poilâne. Apollonia joins host Jessie Sheehan to share her extraordinary journey—from taking over the family bakery at just 18 years old to honoring and evolving a legacy that dates back to 1932. The duo dive into her life growing up between French and American cultures, the creative influence of her parents, and the secrets behind Poilâne’s world-famous miche and sablés. Plus, they talk
Apr 26, 2025 · 37 min
Fruit Cobblers With Benjamina Ebuehi Of “The Great British Bake Off”
We’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes today—host Jessie Sheehan’s interview with baker and cookbook author Benjamina Ebuehi. Benjamina was a finalist on “The Great British Bake Off,” where she stood out for her approachable and creative recipes. Since then, she’s written three baking books, including her latest, “I’ll Bring Dessert,” which celebrates shareable recipes and simple treats perfect for entertaining. Benjamina tells Jessie about her time on the beloved British baking show, he
Apr 19, 2025 · 36 min
Bibingka With Abi Balingit Of “Mayumu”
We’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes today—host Jessie Sheehan’s interview with cookbook author and blogger Abi Balingit of The Dusky Kitchen. Abi is known for her flavorful, fun desserts, inspired by her American upbringing and Filipino heritage. She channeled all of this in her debut cookbook, “Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed,” which won the James Beard Award for Emerging Voice. Abi was also featured on the cover of Cherry Bombe’s Creative Class Issue. Abi joins host Jess
Apr 12, 2025 · 46 min
Plantain Sticky Buns With Pastry Chef Paola Velez Of “Bodega Bakes”
We’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes today—host Jessie Sheehan’s interview with Paola Velez, pastry chef and co-founder of Bakers Against Racism, the global bake sale that raised over $2.5 million for social justice causes. She’s also the author of “Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store.” Paola joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk all about her book, which she describes as a love letter to both her Dominican heritage and her New York City roots. She share
Apr 5, 2025 · 55 min
Modern Layer Cakes With Pastry Chef Natasha Pickowicz
We’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes today—host Jessie Sheehan’s interview with self-taught pastry chef, community activist, and Cherry Bombe Magazine cover star Natasha Pickowicz. Natasha is known for her unique take on cake baking and decorating, and she’s built a cult following for her minimalist creations with maximum flavor. Natasha tells Jessie about her cake-making approach, which she outlines in her book, “More Than Cake: 100 Baking Recipes Built for Pleasure and Community.” The
Mar 29, 2025 · 49 min
“Boston Cream Pie” Pie With Stacey Mei Yan Fong Of “50 Pies, 50 States”
Today’s guest is Stacey Mei Yan Fong, a home baker and the author of “50 Pies, 50 States: An Immigrant’s Love Letter to the United States Through Pie.” While Stacey moved from Asia to the U.S., she found comfort in baking and launched a heartfelt project to create a pie for every state. Stacey joins host Jessie Sheehan to share how this endeavor provided a creative outlet, pivoted her career from fashion to food, and resulted in a cookbook deal. Then, the duo walk through her Massachusetts-insp
Mar 22, 2025 · 46 min
Baking Baguettes With Melissa Weller Of “Very Good Bread”
Today’s guest is Melissa Weller, the chemical engineer-turned-baker and author of “Very Good Bread.” Melissa is a James Beard-nominated baker and the former head baker at Per Se and Roberta’s in New York City. She returns to the show to share her expertise on this iconic French bread. Melissa joins host Jessie Sheehan to explore what it means to be a baker versus a pastry chef, her love for Dorie Greenspan’s “Baking with Julia,” and why a sturdy piece of cardboard is a surprising bread-baking e
Mar 15, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Éclairs With Ballymaloe House Pastry Chef JR Ryall
Today’s guest is JR Ryall, the head pastry chef at Ballymaloe House Hotel, a renowned luxury property in County Cork, Ireland. He’s also the author of the 2022 cookbook “Ballymaloe Desserts: Iconic Recipes and Stories from Ireland” and is known for showcasing local, high-quality ingredients in his elegant desserts. JR joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about his earliest memories of Ballymaloe House, the bread-baking class that ignited his passion, and the hotel’s legendary dessert trolley. He a
Mar 8, 2025 · 38 min
Baking & Breaking Bao With Pastry Chef Clarice Lam
Today’s guest is Clarice Lam, award-winning pastry chef and author of “Breaking Bao: 88 Bakes and Snacks from Asia and Beyond,” which was a New York Times’ Best Cookbook of 2024. Clarice grew up between Los Angeles and Hong Kong in a snack-obsessed family and went from a career in modeling to mastering the art of pastry. She joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her baking journey and how she blends French techniques with bold Asian American flavors. Then, the duo dive into Clarice’s book and
Mar 1, 2025 · 38 min
Banana Bread With Ellen King Of Hewn Bread
Today’s guest is Ellen King, co-owner of Hewn Bread in Illinois and the author of the 2018 cookbook, “Heritage Baking.” Hewn is beloved for its dedication to heritage grains and traditional bread-making techniques. With locations in Evanston, Libertyville, and Winnetka, it’s become a community staple, and Ellen’s work has earned national recognition. Ellen joins host Jessie Sheehan to share her journey from discovering truly good bread in Norway to the influence Chad Robertson’s “Tartine Bread
Feb 22, 2025 · 52 min
Making Swirl Breads With Jessica Battilana Of King Arthur Baking Company
Today’s guest is Jessica Battilana, staff editor at King Arthur Baking Company and co-author of the New York Times bestselling cookbook “Big Book of Bread.” Jessica is an award-winning food writer and recipe developer who has authored several cookbooks. She takes host Jessie Sheehan on a deep dive into her recipe for Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread from “Big Book of Bread.” She also shares her philosophy on why you should eat dessert every day and always have cookie dough at the ready. Click her
Feb 15, 2025 · 48 min
Petits Fours With Pastry Chef Valerie Gordon Of Valerie Confections
Today’s guest is Valerie Gordon, the pastry chef and owner of Valerie Confections in Los Angeles, and the author of the baking book “Sweet.” Her culinary journey began at a very young age and she launched her luxury chocolate brand in 2004. Today, Valerie Confections is known for all sorts of chocolates, caramels, petits fours, cakes, and pies. Valerie joins host Jessie Sheehan to discuss her entrepreneurial spirit and why she initially pursued acting over pastry. Then, the duo walk through Va
Feb 8, 2025 · 45 min
King Cake With Kelly Jacques Of New Orleans’ Ayu Bakehouse
Today’s guest is Kelly Jacques, the baker and co-owner of Ayu Bakehouse in New Orleans. The bakery has become known for their King Cake, a ring-shaped pastry that’s somewhere between a Danish and a cinnamon bun. The Louisiana city is notorious for this baked good, which is eaten from Epiphany in January up until Mardi Gras. Kelly tells host Jessie Sheehan how she went from studying pre-med to getting a degree in glassblowing to graduating from culinary school and starting the bakery. She also
Feb 1, 2025 · 55 min
Croissant 101 With Pastry Chef Nicola Lamb
Today’s guest is Nicola Lamb, baker extraordinaire and author of “Sift: The Elements of Great Baking.” Nicola is a London-based pastry chef who runs the pop-up bakery Lark and pens the popular Substack Kitchen Projects. She joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat all about croissants and shares how she perfected her skills by making 10,000 a week in a local bakery. The duo get nerdy about the process and techniques for making this baked good at home—from the lamination to the honeycomb. Nicola also t
Jan 25, 2025 · 52 min
Baking Baklava With Betül Tunç Of Turkuaz Kitchen
We’re back with a brand new season of She’s My Cherry Pie! To kick us off this year is social media darling Betül Tunç of the widely popular Turkuaz Kitchen account. Betül is a baker, recipe developer, and new cookbook author. Her debut book, “Turkuaz Kitchen,” was released last year. Betül joins host Jessie Sheehan to discuss how she started baking, her journey from Turkey to the U.S., and how she amassed millions of followers online through her artful recipe videos. The duo also do a deep di
Dec 21, 2024 · 49 min
Dorie Greenspan & Her World Peace Cookies
Today’s guest is Dorie Greenspan, an extraordinary baker, cookbook author, and part-time Parisian. Dorie is back on the show to talk about sablés, the French shortbread cookie, and does a deep dive into her World Peace Cookies, which are a chocolate sablé of sorts, from her book "Dorie’s Cookies." Dorie and host Jessie Sheehan also discuss her favorite childhood sweets, the night she nearly burned down her parent’s kitchen, the first time she ever tasted fleur de sel, and the new cake book she’
Dec 14, 2024 · 55 min
Crafting Gingerbread Houses With Amy Ho Of Constellation Inspiration
Today’s guest is Amy Ho, the creative behind the popular Constellation Inspiration blog and Instagram. Amy is a recipe developer, photographer, and author of the book “Blooms and Baking.” She was on the show last year to talk about mooncakes, and she’s back today to discuss gingerbread houses with host Jessie Sheehan. Amy’s known for her unique takes on this classic holiday treat, from crafting a gingerbread glasshouse to a storefront to an ice skating rink. She guides Jessie through her A-fram
Dec 7, 2024 · 46 min
Making Ginger Molasses Cookies With Lara Adekoya of Fleurs Et Sel Bakery
Today’s guest is Lara Adekoya, the founder and baker behind Fleurs et Sel bakery in Los Angeles. Lara started her cookie business as a pop-up during the pandemic and she opened her first brick and mortar earlier this year. She’s become quite known in L.A. for her cookies and the name of her company is inspired by her time living in France and her two favorite things: flowers and salt. Lara joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her transition from working in sales to making cookies, her love f
Nov 30, 2024 · 49 min
The Loopy Whisk’s Katarina Cermelj On Gluten-Free Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread
Today’s guest is Katarina Cermelj, a baker, cookbook author, photographer, and scientist. (She has a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry!) She’s also the founder of The Loopy Whisk, a blog where she develops allergy-friendly recipes. Kat joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about her baking and science background, what it means to be “free from,” and her new book, “The Elements of Baking.” The duo then walk through Kat’s recipe for Gluten-Free Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread from her latest book. Click h

She's My Cherry Pie

Blueberry Pie With Pastry Chef Nicole Rucker Of Fat + Flour

Apollonia Poilâne On Family Legacy & The Magic Of Bread

Fruit Cobblers With Benjamina Ebuehi Of “The Great British Bake Off”

Bibingka With Abi Balingit Of “Mayumu”

Plantain Sticky Buns With Pastry Chef Paola Velez Of “Bodega Bakes”

Modern Layer Cakes With Pastry Chef Natasha Pickowicz

“Boston Cream Pie” Pie With Stacey Mei Yan Fong Of “50 Pies, 50 States”

Baking Baguettes With Melissa Weller Of “Very Good Bread”

Éclairs With Ballymaloe House Pastry Chef JR Ryall

Baking & Breaking Bao With Pastry Chef Clarice Lam

Banana Bread With Ellen King Of Hewn Bread

Making Swirl Breads With Jessica Battilana Of King Arthur Baking Company

Petits Fours With Pastry Chef Valerie Gordon Of Valerie Confections

King Cake With Kelly Jacques Of New Orleans’ Ayu Bakehouse

Croissant 101 With Pastry Chef Nicola Lamb

Baking Baklava With Betül Tunç Of Turkuaz Kitchen

Dorie Greenspan & Her World Peace Cookies

Crafting Gingerbread Houses With Amy Ho Of Constellation Inspiration

Making Ginger Molasses Cookies With Lara Adekoya of Fleurs Et Sel Bakery

The Loopy Whisk’s Katarina Cermelj On Gluten-Free Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread